The project is the design and construction of a new air terminal building on an existing airport property with other existing air terminal buildings. The air terminal buildings which have many of the basic services (banking, food, post office, etc.) are all connected by an underground tunnel with a walkway and train. Most of the Airport\'s 56,000 employees (more than the average US city) have pedestrian access to these basic services and can access the facility by light rail and bus service from their homes. This development meets the Credit Intent of channelling development to an urban area with existing infrastructure to protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources as the new air terminal building is being developed within the existing airport boundaries.Also, in the LEED Canada-NC ver.1 reference package under SS credit 2 under interpretation, it states:Developments such as an airport terminal that serve one purpose and do not create a critical mass of mixed-use opportunities are unlikely to be capable of meeting the intent of the Credit unless it is a new building or renovation to an existing building on an existing airport site.It is our belief that this facility meets the intent of the credit while still allowing for the unique space requirements necessary for the safe operation of an airport. Please advise.
The project team is seeking clarification as to whether a new air terminal building, built on an existing airport property with access to basic services, would be able to achieve this credit. The project can meet the intent of this credit if the following three provisions are met.a) A residential development with an average density of 10 units per acre is located within 0.5 miles of the new terminalb) A minimum 10 basic services (as described in the NCv2.2 Reference Guide) are within 0.5 miles of the new terminal (walkable or accessible by shuttle/train)c) The basic services are accessible to everyone (including airport staff, travelers, and nearby residents). Applicable Internationally.